Where is the best curry in Amsterdam?

Based on diner recommendations, the best curry in Amsterdam is at Sampurna. We compared 10 restaurants serving curry.

How much does curry cost in Amsterdam?

Curry prices in Amsterdam range from €10.50 to €24.00 across 10 restaurants.

All Dish Comparisons in Amsterdam

Best Curry in Amsterdam

10 restaurants compared

Price range: €10.50 – €24.00

Avg recommendation: 80%

Top 5 Curry in Amsterdam (Quick Answer)

Based on diner recommendations across 10 restaurants:

Sampurna, €22.00 (Centrum)
Tempo Doeloe, €10.50 (Centrum)
Toko Joyce, €10.50 (Centrum)
Sama Sebo, €18.00 (Oud-Zuid)
Bojo, €11.00 (Centrum)

Scroll down for detailed comparisons, prices, and diner tips for each restaurant.

All 10 Restaurants Compared

Sampurna

Centrum·$$

Beef Rendang

€22.00

Beef braised in coconut milk with galangal, garlic, dried chili, and turmeric.

Tip: Can be ordered as a standalone course — pairs perfectly with nasi kuning or plain rice and a fresh salad.

Tempo Doeloe

Centrum·$$$

Chicken Bali (Ajam Bali)

€10.50

Chicken cooked in sweet soy sauce with red peppers, tomato, and aromatic spices.

Tip: If you're building heat tolerance through the rijsttafel, ask which courses are mildest — Chicken Bali is usually near the gentler side.

Toko Joyce

Centrum·$

Curry with Rice

€10.50

Indonesian-style curry served with white rice.

Tip: Ask the server which curry is spiciest — heat levels vary and they can advise based on your tolerance.

Sama Sebo

Oud-Zuid·$$$

Beef Rendang

€18.00

Beef braised in coconut milk with aromatic spices until deeply tender.

Tip: Lunch pricing is lower than dinner (€27 for set menu vs €42.50) — same quality, lighter crowds, and you can see the restaurant's regular crowd.

Bojo

Centrum·$

Spicy Chicken

€11.00

Chicken cooked with chilies and aromatic spices.

Tip: Ask the kitchen for extra sambal on the side if you want to dial up the heat beyond what comes on the plate.

Restaurant Blauw

Oud-Zuid·$$$

Beef Rendang

€24.00

Beef braised in coconut milk with galangal, garlic, and dried chili until deeply tender.

Tip: Can be ordered standalone with rice — good for pairing with a milder dish if you want balance at the table.

Blue Pepper

Oud-West·$$$

Slow-Cooked Beef Rendang

€24.00

Tender beef braised in coconut milk and aromatic spices until it falls apart.

Tip: Order this as a standalone if you're not doing the full rijsttafel — it pairs well with nasi kuning or plain white rice.

Tempo Doeloe

Centrum·$$$

Beef Rendang

€11.00

Slow-braised beef in coconut milk and aromatic spices.

Tip: In the rijsttafel, pace yourself — this arrives early, and 23 more dishes follow. Take small portions and focus on flavor rather than volume.

Mama Makan Indonesian Kitchen

Plantage·$$$

Beef Rendang

€22.00

Beef braised in coconut milk, garlic, galangal, and chili until melt-in-mouth tender.

Tip: Can be ordered standalone with rice or nasi kuning — good for a lighter meal if you're not doing a full rijsttafel.

#1080% recommend

Little Collins

De Pijp·$$

Broken Egg Curry

€14.00

Curry with eggs, seasonal vegetables, and rice.

Tip: Ask if it's vegan or vegetarian when ordering — Little Collins rotates the base and some weeks it's meatless.